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August 16, 2016 By Ricci 18 Comments

Quick & Easy Pot Roast & Veggies {recipe}

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This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #NewBeneful #CollectiveBias

It’s almost fall and you know what that means (besides pumpkin everything)?? Yummy, hearty  and filling recipes!!I mean I make yummy stuff in the spring and summer but fall and winter make me think of comfort foods. Soups, chowders, mac and cheese, roast beef that has been cooking all day in the crockpot…there is just something about fall that screams Roast Beef to me…HA!

I was at the grocery store the other day and I saw the perfect roast. It was the perfect size, had just the right amount of fat on it, and was literally making my mouth water. I’m usually not a huge beef eater but sometimes I just get the urge and this piece of meat was just gorgeous. I really should have taken a pic of it…HA! And then it hit me! I had never shared my Mama’s roast recipe on this blog! What? How could this even be possible?? So I decided right then and there to buy that roast and share this recipe with y’all!

And don’t worry, my Mama wasn’t much of a cook so if she could do it then anyone can! It’s also really quick and easy and doesn’t require much prep!

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My Mama always started by taking a fork and stabbing her roast multiple times. She then sprinkled it liberally with salt and pepper on both sides and set it aside. Then she chopped up an onion and spread it on the bottom of a crock pot and put the roast on top of it! Then she liberally doused the roast and onions with worcestershire sauce sauce (Lea and Perrins is best but any will do) and chopped up a clove (or two) of garlic and put it on top of the roast along with a bag of baby carrots and chopped celery. Then she cooked that bad boy on low all day long. I am impatient so I cooked it on high for 4-5 hours and called it good, either way is fine, as long as the meat gets done.

Right as it’s nearing the end she always threw in some peas and mushrooms because you don’t want to overcook those and have them turn to mush. Trust me when I say nobody likes mushy peas or mushrooms! Gross!

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My Mama may not have been a great cook but what she did make us was yummy, fairly healthy meals that we loved. She really cared about what went into her kid’s bodies when we were growing up and I always wanted to do that with my own kids one day. I haven’t had any kids yet but I do have a dog that I treat like my child. I really don’t even think she knows she’s not a human so if you ever meet her don’t tell her she’s a dog!

Meet my Sophie-

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I used to blog about her a lot more when she was a puppy but now she hates the camera and gives me the death stare or runs away if she sees it. She’s the same way about baths now too…HA!

Ever since Sophie was a puppy I have always been really conscious about the foods I was feeding her. She only got the best puppy food and now adult food and she is also a pretty picky eater. For the past two years or so I have been buying her Beneful Small Bites Dry Dog Food. She loves the different colored pieces (and eats them in a certain order) and I love that she’s eating good dog food!!

I noticed a few weeks ago that the bags had changed. At first I did an eye roll because like me, Sophie does not like change. My initial thoughts were “oh great, they have changed the formula and now she won’t eat it” but imagine my surprise when I found out that Beneful had actually made their food better featuring meat as the #1 ingredient and no sugar added? Good going Beneful!! Sophies food also has a new name, Beneful IncrediBites with Real Beef.

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I bought a small bag, Sophie is 6 pounds so even the small bag takes us forever to get through, and brought it home. She knows what her food looks like and was doing her happy dance when she saw the bag so I opened it and put it on the floor to let her get a smell. Well not only did she smell is but she knocked the whole thing over and started gobbling it up! I think I will chalk that one up to a success!! But not for me because then I had to clean it all up…HA!

It’s important to note that dogs can be sensitive to change, especially when it comes to food. Even though I currently feed my dog Beneful, you’ll want to transition to the new Beneful recipe as you would for any new type of food. Check out these helpful feeding tips and tricks for how to make the transition smoothly.

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I found the new Beneful formulas at my local Target with the other dog foods and have also seen it at WalMart and Kroger but you can get a free sample by clicking here!

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Are you a huge comfort food fan like me??
Has your dog tried the new Beneful formula yet??

Filed Under: Food Tagged With: Beneful, dog food, food, Pot Roast, recipe, Sophie, sponsored post

Hi! I'm Ricci and let me be the first to welcome you to Ricci Alexis, my lifestyle and beauty blog! I am a 36 year old single lady and am currently living in central Arkansas. My current obsessions include my dog Sophie, McDonald's frappes, the smell of DryBar hair products, the Royal Family, anything leopard print and celebrity gossip. Read More…

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  1. Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle says

    August 16, 2016 at 6:59 am

    I’m glad to see Beneful making the move towards more quality ingredients. They’ve always been a great food, but this is going to put them over the top.

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  2. TheFlyingCouponer says

    August 16, 2016 at 4:23 pm

    This is great! Love that Beneful features meat as the no1 ingredient. I will give it a try, registering for the free sample now.

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  3. Jenna Wood says

    August 16, 2016 at 4:58 pm

    I am right there with you. And while it still hits the 100s here some days, I am longing for comfort food weather! #client

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  4. The Cubicle Chick says

    August 16, 2016 at 7:09 pm

    I haven’t’ had a pot roast in so long. I’m going to have to put that on my fall crock pot meals list. Thanks for sharing the recipe and can’t wait to try it. – Yolonda

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  5. Gwendolyn Mulholland says

    August 16, 2016 at 10:08 pm

    My dogs always like Beneful and it is great when they can have food that is as tasty to them as ours is. I love a good pot roast myself and like to cook them in a slow cooker.

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  6. HilLesha O'Nan says

    August 17, 2016 at 1:58 am

    Your dog is so adorable! My dog has had Beneful in the past and really loved it.

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  7. Rebecca Swenor says

    August 17, 2016 at 7:27 am

    This sounds like a great recipe for Pot Roast that I will have to try. I never thought to put onions on the bottom but it really does sound delicious., The Beneful for small dogs sounds perfect for the little princess. My furbaby would love this too. Thanks for sharing the recipe.

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  8. Nicole Etolen says

    August 17, 2016 at 7:53 am

    I like quick and easy recipes! I will definitely try this recipe on the weekends.

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  9. Nancy at Whispered Inspirations says

    August 17, 2016 at 9:38 am

    Mmm, that pot roast looks incredible. Glad your dog gets great food in Beneful too. :)

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  10. Christy Garrett says

    August 17, 2016 at 9:47 am

    Your dog is so cute. My three dogs are super spoiled too. I need to feature them on my blog too. They were on my parenting blog that I sold in December.

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  11. Ann Bacciaglia says

    August 17, 2016 at 1:44 pm

    I am always looking for new recipes to try. This looks so delicious and easy to make. I will have to get the ingredients I need to make this for dinner this week.

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  12. jennifer says

    August 17, 2016 at 2:37 pm

    Mmmmm fall comfort foods. I am addicted to my slow cooker… thanks so much for the post roast idea. Now I know what I’ll be making for dinner this weekend!

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  13. Sandy A La Mode says

    August 17, 2016 at 5:57 pm

    The dinner looks so simple yet healthy and delicious. I’ve seen Beneful everywhere, but never really thought about it since I don’t have any pets.

    xo,
    Sandy
    Sandy a la Mode

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  14. Emma Spellman says

    August 17, 2016 at 10:48 pm

    I love Pot Roast, but it has been too hot to turn the oven or slow cooker on. I love the new ingredients in Beneful and I am glad your doggie loves it as well!

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  15. Stephanie Pass says

    August 18, 2016 at 11:52 am

    We just got a knew doggie, and I just picked up a bag of the new Beneful for him to try. We have just started transitioning.

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  16. Gabriel says

    August 18, 2016 at 9:59 pm

    Beneful is what our old dog gets too, he gives me stink eye (and other things) when he gets something else because I fail to plan.

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  17. Amber Killmon says

    August 19, 2016 at 9:05 am

    I love the wholesome ingredients Beneful is using! I normally cook our dog’s meals so this would be a huge help for me.

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  18. Michelle says

    August 28, 2016 at 9:15 pm

    My dog only eats Beneful, actually the only food that he is able to eat. We tried tons before transitioning and the only one he does great on.

    Reply

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Ricci is a 39 year old digital content creator from central Arkansas. She is passionate about skincare, travel, reading, and being an advocate for women's health issues. She is dog mom to Sophie, cat mom to Rooster and Poppy and an aunt to 10 amazing kiddos. riccialexis83@gmail.com

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